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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 985/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 3,751 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Western Oregon State College than University of South Alabama ($28,710.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than Western Oregon State College ($15,664 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 28.4% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($8,510 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than Western Oregon University (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Alabama students is 11.3% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($7,686 vs. $6,907)
University of South Alabama vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 99 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or Western Oregon State College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Western Oregon State College and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is the same as at Western Oregon University (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $3,800 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,400)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $2 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,502)
- Western Oregon University and University of South Alabama graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($253 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/